Level 2 Canoeing Course in Ardeche

3 star award Level 2

At 3 Star the paddler should see themselves as an intermediate paddler rather than a beginner. Throughout the course we will be looking at intermediate moving water skills and the traditional skills such as poling, lining and tracking.

The trip includes a2-day river descent with overnight camping plus 6 nights based at our hotel.

The Ardèche gorge is famous in the canoeing world and many thousands of people come each year to enjoy the scenic river descent.

We'll certainly be paddling the gorge but we'll head to some lesser known lakes and rivers as well in order to provide the necessary variety for skills development.

0208 133 4533

Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1
Arrival and orientation & introduction to the course

Day 2 (Ardeche)
The 1stday on the water will be looking at the forwards j-stroke, c-stroke, Indian stroke and backwards paddling, this will be as a solo and a tandom paddlers. River reading and river running.

Day 3 (Ardeche)
1st Day of Ardèche River Descent, putting river reading into practice, leadership skills, breaking in and out of eddys, ferry gliding and support strokes. In the evening we will be preparing our bivouac, ready for a night under the stars!

Day 4 (Ardeche)
2nd Day of Ardèche River Descent, Rescue skills and looking at the more traditional canoe skills of poling + lining and tracking.

Day 5 (Location TBC)
Paddle away day (Water and river dependant). Today we'll head to one of the many local rivers to test your skills in a new environment and under different conditions.

Day 6 (Ardeche)
Re-cap of all skills on flat and moving water. Tests and certification.

Day 7 (Ardeche)
Re-cap of all skills on flat and moving water. Tests and certification.

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Accommodation Details

Accommodation (1 night camping, 5 nights hotel)